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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 609.28 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 609.28 and 323.68 is: 446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 609.28 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/609.28 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 609.28 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 197,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,215.41/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.44

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